The claim for restoration of a total disability rating based on TDIU was denied due to the veteran's failure to report for multiple scheduled VA examinations without good cause.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to appear for three scheduled VA medical examinations, which were necessary to evaluate his ability to engage in employment. There was no adequate reason or good cause provided for this failure.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2008
- Citation
- 0816434
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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